Basic Details Surname Ransford Forenames C G Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Attended school 1894-1895. House A. Went to Belgium with 7th Division in October 1914; three time wounded in an attack on a wood near Ypres on October 26 1914, and died next day in German hands. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Bn. The South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds received on 26 October in German hands Manner of death reference Died of Wounds